Census Catalog and Guide
Census Catalog and Guide

Author: United States. Bureau of the Census

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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Includes subject area sections that describe all pertinent census data products available, i.e. "Business--trade and services", "Geography", "Transportation," etc.

Role of Microcredit in Poverty Alleviation
Role of Microcredit in Poverty Alleviation

Author: Imad A. Hamze

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1428988106

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Microfinance has become an increasingly popular option in many developing countries & is an effective tool for improving the living standards of the poor. Several local non-governmental org., international finance institutions, donor countries, banks & others have shown an interest in developing microenterprises through such loans. Here is detailed info. on the microfinance sector in Lebanon & may be of use to researchers, non-governmental & governmental org., donors, policy makers, & prospective borrowers. Includes a description of the microlending market & its major players in Lebanon, an analysis of the strengths & weaknesses of these players, & info. on the microenterprises that constitute the potential target of lending institutions.

Highlights of Women's Earnings In 2006
Highlights of Women's Earnings In 2006

Author: Barry Leonard

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1428988181

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In 2006, women who were full-time workers had median weekly earnings of $600, or about 81% of the $743 median for their male counterparts. This ratio has grown since 1979 when women earned about 63% as much as men. This report presents earnings data from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The CPS is a nat. monthly survey of 60,000 households conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Information on earnings is collected from 1/4 of the CPS sample each month. The comparisons of earnings in this report are on a broad level & do not control for many factors that can be significant in explaining earnings differences. Includes a description of the source of the data & an explanation of the concepts & definitions used. Charts & tables.

Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement, Retention, and Recovery
Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement, Retention, and Recovery

Author: Nancy K. Young

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1428987991

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This guidebook presents the SAFERR (Screening & Assessment for Family Engagement, Retention, & Recovery) model for helping staff of public & private agencies respond to families affected by substance use disorders. The SAFERR model & this guidebook were developed by the Nat. Center on Substance Abuse & Child Welfare (NCSACW), a training & technical assistance resource center. NCSACW developed SAFERR in response to frequent requests from managers of child welfare agencies for a ¿tool¿ that caseworkers could use to screen parents for potential at use disorders in order to make decisions about children¿s safety. Illustrations.